Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust provides Acute and Specialist Services for more than 650,000 people throughout Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We continue to build a reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff. The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and development.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated surgeon, who is committed to excellence in Clinical breast surgery to join our dynamic team. This post will be for a substantive appointment, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital and becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight.

The breast units carry out both screening and symptomatic assessments, treating over 1000 cancers annually and is an ABS/BAPRAS accredited National Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Training Centre. The Surgical oncology department offers both clinics, MDT and theatre for management of skin cancer and sarcoma. The Breast & Surgical Oncology department participate in numerous national and regional research studies and innovation projects, with an emphasis on device technology and digital health. 

Participation in the on call rota for General Surgery is not required but there is a rota for breast surgery on call.

The area combines the advantages of city life with rural villages and seaside towns. Portsmouth is a thriving naval city, steeped in history, on the beautiful South Coast with easy access to France and the continent by ferry and airplane. Water sports facilities are excellent with access to the Solent and inland is the spectacular and relatively unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire, and the South Downs National Park. It is an excellent place to raise a family.

This is a 10 PA post, but applicants wishing to work less than full time are most welcome to discuss their requirements.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr. Avi Agrawal, Clinical Lead for Breast & Surgical Oncology, via the unit secretary on 02392 286000 ext 4065.

Job Summary:

This post is a substantive post, to carry out breast surgical procedures and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital becomes available at the start of October 2026. The appointee will also be required to provide out patient breast clinics, mdt and theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight.

Candidates wishing to work less than 10 PAs are welcome to discuss their requirements with the department, and where arrangements can be made ensuring continuity of care, part time working will be possible.

Key Responsibilities:

The appointee will join the Breast and Surgical Oncology Team as a Consultant Surgeon, offering breast surgery and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. 

A full-time substantive consultant breast surgical post of 10 PA (8 DCC+2 SPA) is available, covering: 

Largely based at Queen Alexandra Hospital the successful post holder with deliver Breast Clinics, MDT Meetings and Breast, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Queen Alexandra Hospital but also provide out-patient breast clinics or theatre sessions once or twice a week at St. Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight.

Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Higher professional training in General Surgery/Breast Surgery
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• BSc, MSc, MD or PhD
• Fellowship in Breast Surgery

Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
• Evidence of a clinical or research fellowship

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrable skills and experience of expertise in the areas of special interest relevant to the Job Plan
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside specialty

Research/Publications

Essential

• Published research in peer reviewed journal
• Participation in audit

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Willingness to participate in research as a Consultant
• Experience of recruiting to clinical trials

Leadership/Management

Essential

• Evidence of leadership/management experience within outside of medicine
• Evidence of effective team working
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Desirable

• Formal management training/qualification
• Ability and enthusiasm for leading service improvement

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of effective teaching and training of junior doctors

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification
• Training of registrars

Other

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints
• Probity
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Prizes and honours

Working Together For Patients with Compassion As One Team Always Improving

Strategic approach (clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility, approachable, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity)

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026